Afternoon Tea Week and The Spice & Tea Exchange

When The Spice & Tea Exchange opened their first store (Old Spice Traders, at the time), they had no idea that their concepts would encompass a nation-wide endeavor. But, it happened. That original store is located in Saint Augustine, Florida. Now, Spice & Tea has franchises in 26 states and 55+ stores.

What The Spice & Tea Exchange offers is an incredible tea experience for shoppers. In fact, there are two stores, here in the Fort Worth/Dallas area. They have what you want. A more exotic aroma than Barnes & Noble. A mind-blowing selection of flavors (30+ exotic teas).

Received:

• (1) 4 Oz Package: Blueberry Black Tea SRP $23.89 
• (1) 4 Oz Package: Coconut Oolong Tea SRP $23.89 
•  (1) 4 Oz Package: Mystic Dragon Tea SRP $22.39 
• (1) 4 Oz Package: White Tropical Tea SRP $26.19

You will find your next exotic tea blend just below this text. That's the website listed below. Yip!

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Recommendations for Pinot Noir Day

Festivities for the 31st Annual International Pinot Noir Celebration spanned July 28th to the 30th and took place at Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon. If you missed it, you may still participate. On your own. With something from Cameron Hughes or the Larson Family Winery.

Cameron Hughes

The Cameron Hughes brand is comprised of wine traders in cahoots with the best growers and producers from the world over. Their mission is with fluff. They provide the best wine for the best prices.

Received:

 (1) 2015 Lot 539 Pinot Noir, Oregon 750ml SRP $13

Lot 539 Pinot Noir

This Pinot is a dark garnet with a spry red hue. The nose is a fresh fruit, mid-palate is earthy and the finish? Sweet.

Larson Family Winery

The Larson Family Winery has had five generations working the land since 1899. In 1977, the first vines were planted by Tom Larson and his father. They made wine for themselves and realized that they were growing to a degree that the wine should be shared with others. They now produce about 5,000 cases of estate wines per year. This consists of over 10 varietals.

Brand ambassadors include the Larson family labs (3 of them) and they welcome the presence of other pets too.

Received:

(1) 2014 Larson Family Winery Carneros Pinot Noir
(1) 2015 Millerick Road Pinot Noir

2014 Larson Family Winery Carneros Pinot Noir

This is the Larson Family's signature Pinot Noir. It is made with grapes which are hand-picked at night while they are at a ripened peak. The wine is aged in 100% French Oak for a period of a year.

The nose is very cherry and sweet. We are not able to discern mid-palate flavors. They are oddly delightful. The finish is sweet.

2015 Millerick Road Pinot Noir

This has a fruity, sweet nose. Perhaps, a bit of citrus intervention?

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Seeing Eye To Eye: What To Do If Your Vision Begins To Deteriorate

The human eye is one of the most impressive feats of evolution ever. It’s also one of the most complex organs in the body. Over time, lots of people will notice their vision begins to deteriorate. That is entirely reasonable as individuals grow. However, sometimes the problem can occur while the person is still young. In that instance, it’s sensible to get some assistance as soon as possible. A loss of vision is often a symptom of more severe conditions. So, anyone who starts to notice blind spots or struggles to focus should follow the advice from this article.

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Go to see an optician ASAP

In many instances, people begin to lose their vision naturally. That can happen at any age, and individuals can wear glasses to help combat the issue. Going to see a high street optician is the best first move. People in that profession will assess the eye and try to work out the cause of blurry vision. They will then perform some tests to determine the type of lenses most suitable for that person. Just bear in mind that individuals who need glasses will often have to spend a lot of money. The most common costs include: Eye exams Frame purchases Lens development

Book an appointment at an eye clinic

In some situations, the optician will tell the individual there is a severe issue with their eye. It’s important to get medical assistance as soon as possible when that happens. An infection or disease could cause the impaired vision, and so it’s vital to discover the root cause. Any eye doctor worth their credentials will take a look at the patient and perform lots of advanced tests. With a bit of luck, the results will uncover more information about the condition. Hopefully, the patient can then take the right medication or undergo appropriate treatment.

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Ask doctors for a full medical assessment

In extreme cases, eye doctors might struggle to work out the cause of the problem. They will often refer patients to other specialists when that happens to start treatment as soon as possible. Any delays could cause problems, and that is why people should never ignore a medical condition. However, it’s important that all individuals make a point of asking for a full medical assessment. There are cases in which people in the early stages of MS or cancer can lose a percentage of their vision. So, it’s critical that doctors rule those conditions out before investigating further. Full medical assessments often involve:

•  Blood tests 
• X-Rays 
• Fitness assessments 
• Body scans 
• Brain scans

Hopefully, people who follow the process outlined above will discover the reason for their issue and deal with the matter accordingly. Just be sure never to hesitate when it comes to vision problems. Some conditions are aggressive, and the symptoms can become severe overnight. Treating those illnesses as quickly as possible increases the chances of those people getting their eyes back to normal. Also, patients shouldn’t worry too much about the cost of consultations and treatment. In most instances, fees of that nature go straight to the health insurance company. So, anyone with blurred or less than perfect vision should just concentrate on getting better.

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Why You Shouldn't Just Ignore Aches and Pains

We all experience little aches and pains as we go about our day to day lives. This is pretty normal. However, it’s not a good idea to just ignore these things. That’s a dangerous game to play, and you could end up making things worse for yourself.

Unfortunately, many people still don’t like visiting a doctor and talking about the problems they’re experiencing. If the problems seem minor, they can be even more unwilling to get them seen to because they don’t want to feel like they’re wasting the doctor’s time.

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There Might be a Simple Yet Effective Treatment Out There

You might not realize it, but medical treatments in all areas are advancing and improving all the time. Why assume that there is nothing that can be done to solve your aches and pains if you’re not a medical expert? Instead, let someone who knows what they’re talking about make that call.

For example, if you have a back pain, heading somewhere like Maximize Life Chiropractic might get it fixed by the end of the afternoon. There are so many treatment options out there, so you should see someone who can help you. These solutions can be simple yet very effective indeed, and then you won’t have to put up with any pains.

There Could be Something Else Causing it

There could be other problems that are causing you to experience the aches and pains that you’re experiencing. If you just dismiss the problems you’re experiencing as a sign that you’re getting older and it’s just one of those things, you will miss out on getting those things treated as they should be.

This can not only mean that you don’t get yourself the treatment that could help get rid of those treatments, but also that the problem will have the chance to get worse over time. That’s not something that you should let happen, so be careful. By seeing a doctor as soon as possible, you can get the problem treated at its root sooner too.

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Getting Used to Pain and Discomfort is Not a Good Idea

It’s never a good idea to get used to the pains and aches that you’re experiencing. It can mean that you don’t notice other things that are changing and getting worse for you. Small aches can start out small, and if you mask the pain or just get on with things, you might not realize when the pain is getting worse. In short, it gets you into a vicious cycle.

There has to come a point at which you take action and actually get your problem seen to by someone who knows what they’re doing. Getting used to the pain will just make things worse for you than they really have to be. It’s not worth putting yourself through that when you don’t need to.

So, if you’re experiencing any problems, get them seen to and get back to life as normal. You don’t have to put up with those little aches and pains any longer.

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